Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network - Your Chesapeake Connection

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
This late 18th century star-shaped fort is world famous as the birthplace of the United States' National Anthem. The guardian of Baltimore's Harbor from attacks coming up the Chesapeake, it was the va... [ More info ]


	Notice of Joint Meeting of Advisory Councils for Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. - Press Release

	Visit one of our newest Gateways: Lynnhaven River Water Trail


Summer Recreation - From taking a dip in the Chesapeake to hiking out to an old lighthouse - enjoy summertime outdoors at one of the many great Gateways sites.

Explore the Chesapeake
Download the new mobile app, Chesapeake Explorer, and have some fun!

Chesapeake Trips and Tips
A weekly email highlighting interesting ways to discover authentic Chesapeake places.

Star-Spangled Banner NHT
Learn about the War of 1812 and the Birth of our National Anthem on a new land and water trail.


07/31:	14th Annual Summer Concert Series
08/02:	Sharks at the VLM
08/02:	Sail on the Skipjack Nathan of Dor...
08/07:	Annapolis Maritime Museum
08/07:	14th Annual Summer Concert Series
08/09:	Sail on the Skipjack Nathan of Dor...
08/09:	Star Party/Planetarium Laser Shows
08/09:	Dinos Live! evening hours
08/09:	Evening Paddle
08/10:	Sail on the Skipjack Nathan of Dor...
08/15:	Maritime Concert Series presents S...
08/16:	Discover Dinosaurs